Kenya holds its general election on 10 Aug 2027. This page sets out what the vote decides, who runs it, how the last one went and who holds office today.
What is being decided
- The head of state. William Samoei Ruto has been head of state since 13 Sept 2022.
- National Assembly: 350 seats (all directly elected).
- Senate: 68 seats (all directly elected).
Note from the source: Date fixed in the constitution and confirmed in IEBC planning for the 2027 general election.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The last result
The last national election in our sources was held on 9 Aug 2022.
National elections in our Kenya file
| Date | Election | Status | Winner | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2032 | General election | due | - | - |
| 10 Aug 2027 | General election | scheduled | - | - |
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | William Samoei Ruto | 13 Sept 2022 | Elected in the presidential election of 9 August 2022 (per official page) | United Democratic Alliance (UDA) (per official page) |
| Head of government | William Samoei Ruto | 13 Sept 2022 | Elected in the presidential election of 9 August 2022 (per official page) | United Democratic Alliance (UDA) (per official page) |
| Deputy President | Kithure Kindiki | - | - | - |
See the full Kenya government directory and the Africa election calendar.
Other national elections coming up
| Country | Election | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | Presidential election | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Gambia | Presidential election | 5 Dec 2026 |
| South Sudan | General election | 22 Dec 2026 |
| Nigeria | General election | 16 Jan 2027 |
| Gambia | Parliamentary election | 10 Apr 2027 |
Polling and research around the vote
PollsAfrica designs and runs opinion polls and household surveys across Africa, with the sample, dates, mode and weighting published for every release. If you need research in Kenya before or after this vote, see our research services or contact us.
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Office of the President of Kenya, 2026. Method: how we compile this.